Principal Firmware Validation Engineer

Principal Firmware Validation Engineer | Microsoft Careers Skip to main content Microsoft Careers Careers Careers Search Search jobs Sign in Single PositionView All JobsPrincipal Firmware Validation EngineerUnited States, Washington, Redmond +2 moreApply nowAdd to cartFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionCompany and benefitsJob number200043687Date postedJul 20, 2026Work site3 days / week in-officeTravelLess than 25%ProfessionHardware EngineeringDisciplineFirmware EngineeringRole typeIndividual ContributorEmployment typeFull-TimeOverviewAt Microsoft, we are transforming the way cloud is enabled to bring it at lowest TCO to our worldwide customers. Microsoft Silicon and Cloud Hardware Infrastructure Engineering (SCHIE) is the team behind Microsoft’s expanding Cloud Infrastructure and responsible for powering Microsoft’s “Intelligent Cloud” mission. SCHIE delivers the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Skype, OneDrive and the Microsoft Azure platform globally with our server and data center infrastructure, security and compliance, operations, globalization, and manageability solutions. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency, and delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide. We are looking for a passionate Principal Firmware Validation Engineer with a background in firmware validation, development and/or integration for server/embedded systems.ResponsibilitiesOwns coordination, validation (including validation environment), Integration, and debugging of system software/firmware comprising of different domains within AI server architecture (such as SoC FWs, Drivers, BIOS, BMC, Rack Manager etc.)Deeply collaborate with architect, firmware development, program management and component dev teams for day-to-days operations as well as for long term roadmap improvements by feeding back key learningsAbility to see system level “big picture” to validate that integrated firmware/system software aligns to architectural goals of productPassionate about coaching team members and helping them grow.Create validation plans, develop validation content, automate executions, and debug/triage of observed/reported failuresDebugging and troubleshooting skills with aim to become point-of-contact for platform level issues. Ensure systematic closure of issues for subsequent releasesPassionate about exploring and deploying noble methods to improve test coverage, release/test automation, and efficiency of our FW releases.Create automated dashboards to reflect “health” and “quality” of system at all times for decision making.QualificationsRequired Qualifications:Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experienceOR equivalent experience. Other requirements:Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings: - Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. Preferred Qualifications:12+ years of professional experience in validation, design/development, integration, or system level debugging in embedded systemsExperience in programing in Python or C or C++ and scripting languages (e.g., Python) for automation framework setup and...